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FROM OHIODNR.GOV__The State of Ohio is reminding residents that Ohio Revised Code 1503.18 prohibits most open burning in unincorporated areas in March, April, May, October, and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This code is under the authority of the Ohio Division of Forestry.

Local governments or fire departments may have local burn rules established. It is good practice to check with these local entities prior to conducting open burns.

Individuals may be held liable for damages caused as a result of a fire that they kindle.

UPDATED This event will be held on Sunday, April 26.

MEDIA RELEASE__The eleventh annual Hardin County Horse Banquet will be held on Sunday, April 26 at the Kenton Moose Family Center. The doors will open at 1:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 2:00 p.m. Banquet tickets this year are $10 for adults, $8 for ages 8-19 and $5 for ages 8 and under.

Reservations need to be made by April 17 by calling Ashley Haudenshield at 740-360-6816 with all tickets paid for at the door at the banquet.

The menu for the Horse Banquet will feature a pizza buffet as the meal.

Fundraiser for roof repairs

MEDIA RELEASE__HN Community Center is having a quarter auction on May 3, 2026 to be held at Legacy 68 located at 2821 US Highway 68 N, Dunkirk.

Tickets are $10 each, which includes the price of admission, a meal, a bottle of water and 2 paddles. Additional paddles are available for $1 each. 

The event begins at 3 pm with the doors opening at 2 pm.

A Chinese raffle and a 50/50 drawing will also be held.

Proceeds go toward replacing a portion of the roof.

Scholarship and royalty application deadline is March 27

MEDIA RELEASE__The seventh annual Hardin County Goat Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 11 at the Kenton  Missionary Alliance Church. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend the banquet. 

This is a free, family-friendly event. There will be a potluck-style supper with the main dish and drinks provided. Guests are asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert if they are able. 

FROM FACEBOOK__GoBus expansion routes will launch on Monday, March 2. Among the new stops are HHWPCAC Transit, 925 North Detroit St. in Kenton and Allen County Regional Transit Center
218 East High Street, Lima.

FROM FACEBOOK__Hardin County Historical Museums is hosting a new free monthly speaker series on the last Thursday of every month. February's topic will be Ray Brown as part of the Museum celebrating Black History Month.

Dr. David Strittmatter will provide a program at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26.

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